What are Torque Limiters and Why You Need Them

Torque limiters are an essential part of safe operations. And some business owners and equipment operators may wonder if they are necessary at all.

Used in a wide range of machinery, these safety couplings have a variety of industrial uses. Torque is what makes engines and machines powerful.

Limiting torque is important too. It can preserve your machine.

Essential for the operation of wind turbines, limiters can be found in almost any type of engine you can think of.

They don’t just protect machines and operators from catastrophic failure, limiters can also protect delicate internal systems. They save money, energy, and extend the lifecycle of equipment.

Let’s find out more about torque limiters. Here we go:

What Are They?

Limiters prevent mechanical overload. Engineers set torque limiters to a certain measure when incorporating them in engine and system design.

If the machine begins to run at a higher torque than is safe and effective, the limiter will “slip” so as not to damage the machine.

Limiters can be set at nearly any torque level. They have applications in the highest powered engines as well as smaller food preparation.

Sometimes called “safety couplings,” these limiters are engineered into many areas of some machines.

Safe Operations Through Torque Limiters

While specialty limiters can be adjusted to very low torque settings, there are also many machines that require high torque for powerful operations.

When converting wind power to energy, harnessing as much torque safely is essential. With advances in wind turbine systems, engineers are trying to convert more torque to energy.

Limiters assure operators that this torque won’t become dangerous.

In our range you will also find the appropriate torque limiters – no matter whether you need them for dynamic servo applications or special hygiene requirements in the food industry, as a safety device in heavy machinery or for extremely small torques.

Maintenance

Many limiters require zero maintenance, depending on their installation. As with any other preventative maintenance task, you will want to make sure your machinery is operating clean of debris and dirt.

In larger industrial uses, limiters will have to be manually reengaged once they release. This allows operators and engineers to identify the issue that caused the slip.

Putting It All Together

If you are a business owner, all of your parts and systems require special care. Understanding their use and maintenance will save money and prolong the life of your machines.

Kor-Pak can help with all the systems and parts that keep your business running.

With knowledge and know how, you will also be keeping your operators, workers, and customers safe.

We serve numerous industries, including steel, rail, energy (wind), mining, and oil.

And we are both an OEM and distributor for products ranging from Heavy Duty Industrial Braking Systems, Wear Materials and Rubber Parts for Locomotives and Passenger Cars, Engine Seals, Kevlar Bearings, and Custom Machined and Fabricated parts.

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